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HIGHLIGHTS
Manitowoc’s newMLC650
crawler crane, launched
last year atConExpo2014
andwhich features the
innovative variableposition
counterweight (VPC), has
completed itsmax load
testingwith theVPC-MAX
attachment.
TheVPC-MAX attachment
for theMLC650 raises the
crane’s capacity to770 tons,
an increaseof 55 tons over
its standard configuration.
TheVPC-MAX attachment
includes additional
counterweight and abeam
that automatically extends
the counterweight beyond
the rear of the cranebased
on lifted load, increasing
its loadmoment. For the
max load test, the crane
was positioned to apply the
maximum stresses through
the structure, including the
boompositionedover the
corner of the crawler crane,
Manitowoc said.
DustinSoerens,marketing
manager for lattice-boom
cranes atManitowoc, said
the testingwent according to
plan and that the company’s
engineerswerehappywith the
testing results.
“We attachedhundreds of
straingauges to theMLC650
andpicked anumber of loads
in the test yard to test its
capacitywith theVPC-MAX
attachment,”he said. “The
testingwent verywellwith
no surprises.No changes are
neededon the crane, as it
performed superbly.We’re
well onourway to releasing
this innovative crane to the
globalmarket.”
TheVPC-MAX attachment
provides capacities similar
towagon- or tray-mounted
MLC650 completes
VPC-MAX testing
ACT
APRIL 2015
attachments, but requires
fewer components and
assembly steps, reducing setup
time and transportation costs.
Also, job siteswill require
less groundprep, resulting
in additional savings, as
customers donot have tobuy,
transport or install asmuch
mattingwhen comparedwith
a traditional configuration.
“The successful testingwas
a greatmoment for everyone
atManitowoc,” Soerens said.
“We’reworking veryhard to
release a crane thatwill define
thenext generationof lifting
equipment.”
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TheNational Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA)
has released a recall request
fromAltec Industries onmodels
of its Altec Crane telescopic jib
modelsmanufactured between
2005 and 2013. TheNHTSA
reports that on 2005-2013
models of AltecCrane telescopic
jibs theremay be unimpeded
movement of the telescopic jib
if the limiting pin is not inserted
in the correct position. The
unimpededmovement of the jib
may increase the risk of injury
to the operator or those nearby.
In total, around 724 units are
believed to be affected. Altec
will notify owners and dealers
will install a retrofit kit that will
aid the operator in the proper
placement of the pin, free of
charge. The recall beganMarch
3, 2015. Ownersmay contact
Altec customer service at (877)
462-5832. Altec’s reference
number for this recall is CSN
610.
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LUBE-A-BOOM® announced
the addition of Aloha Equipment
Rentals, Lihue, HI, River City
Hydraulics, San Antonio, TX
and Silsbee Farm andRanch
Store, Silsbee, TX. They will
be representing the full line
of products; LUBE-A-BOOM
grease, LUBE-A-BOOM
AEROSOL, LUBE-A-ROPE,
LUBE-A-PIN, DRY-FILM, LUBE-
A-GEAR, LUBE-A-BOOMCLEAR
andMATO grease guns.
Manitowoc’sMLC650 crawler undergoes testing at theManitowoc
manufacturing facility inWisconsin.
NYC says yes to the6010
TadanoMantis’ 30-tonModel 6010 telescopic boom crawler crane has received
approval for operationwithinNew York City. TheModel 6010 features an
80-foot, 3-section full power boom, a 20- by 40-foot bi-fold jib and full capacity
pick and carry capabilities through 360 degrees. The crane can be transported
in one truck loadwith a total weight of 62,820 pounds, including 11,500
pounds of removable counterweight.
Other features of theModel 6010 include two-speed travel driveswith a
maximum travel speed of 2.6mph; 53 percent travel gradability; a Cummins
QSB6.7 diesel power rated at 173 hp; Tadano AML-C rated capacity indicator;
winch and rear view videomonitoring; and three remote control work lights.
TheModel 6010 is the fourth TadanoMantis telescopic boom crawler crane
approved for operation inNew York City. The other approvedmodels are the
70-tonModel 14010, the 77-tonModel 15010, and the 100-tonModel
20010. TadanoMantis is represented inNew York City by its Syracuse-based
dealer Empire Crane Company.
